Slape
Slape v. Haase
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
Facts” to an explanation of his massage therapy practice, a discussion of his hearing difficulties, a discussion of the testimony that his proposed expert witnesses would have provided, and a summary of the procedural history of the case. _ While recital of the facts of this case can be discomfiting, these facts are necessary to an understanding of the issues defendant raises on appeal, particularly his challenge to the exclusion of expert evidence on “referred sensation.” We remind defendant’s counsel of his obligation to set forth the significant facts in appellant’s opening brief. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(2)(C).)] 10 Doe One had injured her psoas muscle, [FN 3] which caused 1] pain from her lower back down to her thigh, and in 2007 was referred to Back in Action (or Healthy Life Alternatives), a business owned by defendant. During her first appointment, defendant told her he would give her a massage, and directed her to…